Sheer poetry in
marble, majesty and magnificence, unravelled- Taj Mahal, the
one and only of its kind in the world. The monumental labour
of love of a great ruler for his beloved queen. The ultimate
realization of Emperor Shahjahan's dream. This enchanting
mausoleum, on the bank of river Yamuna, took 22 years (1631 to
1652 A.D.) to complete with the help of an estimated 20,000
workers. Open: 6.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M.
TAJ NATURE WALK: A beautiful natural forest cover spread over
70 hectares of area just 500 meters away from the eastern gate
of Taj Mahal. An excellent view can be found from the
different mounts of the park. Flora & fauna of different
species are also found here.
AGRA FORT: The great Mughal Emperor Akbar commemorated the
construction of the Agra Fort in 1565. A.D. although additions
were made till the time of his grandson Shahjahan. The
forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise.
There are a number of exquisite buildings like the Moti Masjid-a
white marble mosque akin to a perfect pearl; Diwan-e-Aam.
Diwan-e-Khas, Jehangir's Palace; Khas Mahal; Sheesh Mahal and
Musamman or Samman Burj-where Shahjahan was held captive in
1666 A.D.
DAY 2
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FATEHPUR SIKRI
An epic in red
sandstone. A city of yesteryears, today lost in the midst of
time . Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar
during 1564 A.D. A son-less Akbar, had gone to Sikri to seek
blessings of a muslim saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. When his son
was born, he in gratitude constructed his capital city and
named it Fatehpur Sikri. Later, due to shortage of water and
unrest in north-west, Akbar has to abandon this city. The
beautiful marble tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti still attracts
thousands who seek blessings of the revered saint. Other
renowned places are Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Buland Darwaza,
Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai's Palace and Birbal Bhawan.
KEOLADEO GHANA NATIONAL PARK(BHARATPUR) The highlight of this
important bird sanctuary in India is the annual visit of the
Siberian Cranes which come here during the winter months.
Besides, it gives sanctuary a great variety of resident
species and has gained acclaim as an ornithologist's paradise.
It is 60 Km. from Agra on the Jaipur highway.
DAY 3
| DELHI
Afternoon
take a guided tour of Delhi. Starting from Red fort-the Mughal
splendour, Jama Masjid(great mosque). Then walk around the
lanes of quaint-Chandni Chowk.
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